Need 25hp kicker to lock full up. Need ideas.

[snowman48047]

I'm not sure of year maybe '80s...It has the lock to prevent motor from kicking up in reverse. I think this is a tiller model that has been rigged up. This was on the boat when I bought it. Right now when I run the main the
25hp will raise up running thru the water, the water pushes it up. When I slow down to stop it drops back in the drink. This is creating serious drag, as well as alot of spray. Is there something I can add to keep it locked full up besides tying a rope to it? Should I just replace it?

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Need 25hp kicker to lock full up. Need ideas.

stick a 2x2 or 2x4 under it, in the joint.

 

[F_R]

Re: Need 25hp kicker to lock full up. Need ideas.

stick a 2x2 or 2x4 under it, in the joint.

Depending on what year is is, either discover the tilt/trail lock, OR on the older ones, tighten the nut on the bolt that goes through the tilt pivot. Tighten it enough to adjust the tilt friction so it stays where you put it.